It's a trade off for a niche mag
We typically ship to our subscribers three weeks prior to the newsstand date. We ship at a book rate, which is slower than regular mail, but more economical. Sadly, our subscriber base is a little shy at this time to afford a faster rate. This means that some subscribers will receive their issues later than newsstand date. Note that the newsstand date is merely a suggestion. Unless you're J.K. Rowling, a niche magazine cannot control the release date so some vendors might be earlier on the distribution route and can elect to place the issues on their newsstands when they please. They aren't supposed to do that, but they do.
The benefits of subscribing are these:
50% off newsstand price
10% discount at MartialArtsMart.com
Special inserts (like the DVD in our current issue)
Free 'got qi?' T-shirt for two year subscriptions
I totally understand if you'd rather pick us up on the newsstands. Either way is fine, as long as you support us.
We appreciate your support, Chief_Suicide
I wish I could get the issues to our subscribers quicker as this is an ongoing situation. We just don't have the scratch for that at this time. We already delay shipping of the magazine to our distributors to allow the bulk mailing to get the jump, but some still get their issues late. My apologies there. It's why I initiated the 10% MartialArtsMart discount and toss the occasional DVD insert (although there are some ulterior motives behind the inserts too).
Not all the stores got the inserts - less than half of our newsstands. So if you want to read us on the newsstands, look about, and perhaps you'll find a non-polybagged edition. We just ask that you keep the mag in decent condition so someone buys it later. Support us with subscriptions or on the newsstand - it's all good.
Note that the DVD inserts cost a $1 more on the newsstand but it's free to subscribers. ;)
you almost soiled yourself?
How much was it? And where are you?
International subscriptions are expensive because we just aren't set up for it. Some day, if we can manage a little more growth... Many of our international subscribers get a friend in the U.S. to subscribe and then forward it. It seems like a lot of trouble but it saves a lot if your tight on budget.
Maybe soiled was too strong a word.......
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GeneChing
How much was it? And where are you?
International subscriptions are expensive because we just aren't set up for it. Some day, if we can manage a little more growth... Many of our international subscribers get a friend in the U.S. to subscribe and then forward it. It seems like a lot of trouble but it saves a lot if your tight on budget.
It was $6.99 CDN. I'm in Canada by the way. I know it may not be that much to some but for me, i was surprised. I can't see myself spending more than $5 for a mag.
Let's get a campaign going to boost sales to lighten the international subscriptions price for us canucks.
